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With an operating lease, your business makes regular payments for vehicles, plant or equipment over a term typically 24–60 months. Lenders commonly expect a trading history, often around 1–2 years depending on provider and asset. Acceptance is usually easier when the asset is standard, well-insured and simple to remarket. Pricing is often expressed as a lease rate or implicit cost rather than a straightforward APR. Many UK deals fall within an approximate 6%–15% APR equivalent band, influenced by asset type, deposit, term and the residual value assumptions.

Finance lease arrangements, sometimes described as hire purchase style, are commonly used for 36–72 months for equipment and plant, with vehicles often running 24–60 months depending on structure and usage. Providers typically assess affordability and creditworthiness, and will look at asset details, insurance, and trading history commonly around 1–2 years. Decision times are often 1–4 weeks for standard cases. Pricing varies widely and is usually shown as a lease rate or an APR-equivalent. A rough market band for many SME deals is around 7%–16% APR equivalent, influenced by term length, initial payment and residual assumptions.

Conditional sale can run from 24–72 months, with longer terms for heavier plant or equipment when the repayment schedule aligns to the asset’s predictable value. Eligibility typically includes affordability checks, acceptable credit profile and evidence of trading, often at least 1–2 years though some providers may consider shorter histories where cash support is strong. Lenders evaluate asset value, condition and insurability. For straightforward vehicle and equipment cases, decision times are often 1–3 weeks, but may be longer if extra documents or surveys are needed. Typical SME pricing is often shown with an APR-equivalent, commonly around 7%–17%, shaped by deposit or initial payment and residual/expected value.